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Navio

4.0 (938 reviews)
Ultra High-EndNew American, Seafood
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Classy
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Aletta A.

late post since this was for my Christmas dinner. The Ritz Carlton is already the most excellent place to visit for the holidays and that ambience carry's into Navio. The space is lovely and tables spaced out nicely with a nice view of the outside. Their hostess, server, and assistants provided excellent service! Although, there was a special Christmas dinner tasting menu, I bet their standard tasting menu is just as delicious. And omg, the pear cocktail was soooo good. I stick with this cocktail all night. See the full reel of the hotel, tasting menu, and HMB adventure idea here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DStuvkJjgq1/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Beef broth consome and PEI mussel
Vinod G.

Elegantly set in the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, this is a gem of a restaurant with an impressive food experience. We had the three course menu and started with some French bubbly. The appetizer were delicious prawn drizzled in liquid nitrogen citrus composte.. yummy. My wife loved the oxtail ravioli beautifully presented. For mains we had the tenderloin, perfectly cooked and accompanied by a variety of mushrooms. Dessert was equally delicious! Service was well coordinated and the view of the kitchen highly entertaining Great night!

Aiden G.

I went for the AYCE brunch a couple weeks ago and it was such a pleasant time. We went at their first seating at 10AM and were lucky enough to get a window seat without having to pay the extra fee/ Immediately upon arrival we were greeted with a berry smoothie shot followed by an explanation of the rules. How it works: the AYCE seating is for 2 hours with the first 1.5 hours dedicated to the savory courses, while the last 30 minutes is dedicated to the dessert tower. They requested that we order only 2 items from anywhere on the menu, they also told us that we should have the next food order ready when our initial dishes arrive so they can keep the food flowing. My favorite were the Beef Tenderloin, the Lobster Roll and the Caviar Tasting. I would highly recommend the scallop as well. Pro tip: Get the caviar tasting every so often so you can top off your lobster rolls, scallops and any other dishes with caviar.

Michelle C.

Came here twice because it was that good! The service is always excellent with the staff being super friendly and very attentive. The brunch by the ocean is so beautiful! It definitely creates a relaxing and enjoyable time. You can also see parts of the golf course right outside the windows in the dining area. The brunch menu is AYCE!!! I loved almost everything on the menu, but my favorites would be the scallops and the waffles. I started off from the top to bottom to try everything and reordered what I craved more of. Everything comes out so fast and exactly perfect every single time. They allow you to order 2 items at a time. I honestly would come here every weekend if I could.

Wei Y.

This was our second time here for the buffet-style brunch. The menu looked the same, with nothing special for Valentine's Day, which disappointed me. They used to have blue prawns (whole shrimp) and lobster (whole tail), which impressed me a lot when I came here the first time. However, these favorite dishes of mine were removed from the menu, which was very disappointing. In addition, some of the dishes were too salty. That said, the service was excellent and the ingredients were fresh.

"No filter" Sunset at Navio, restaurant, located within the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay, CA
Corliss D.

Navio at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay delivered a truly top-tier dining experience. The service made the night unforgettable -- Susie's detailed course descriptions elevated every bite, Benny ensured a smooth and welcoming atmosphere as Maître D', and Billy thoughtfully started us off with a chef's starter when we arrived HANGRY (much appreciated!). Beautiful setting, exceptional food, and service that goes above and beyond. Highly recommend for a special occasion or an unforgettable coastal dining experience.

Mitzy M.

Outstanding! I can't even write the words to express how wonderful this experience was. The flavors, the menu options, the service, everything was 5 stars. While each portion of the meal was better than the next, I think my favorite part was the cheese with honey! So simple and so delicious. We were stuffed to the brim by the end of the meal , I could barely finish the dessert and tucked the after dessert treats in my purse for later (lol) I would say the only negative was it was really cold, but I also was wearing a cocktail dress in the middle of winter so that's my bad!

View from our table.

We recently stayed at the Ritz for our 20th anniversary and dined at Navio. We appreciated how attentive and great the service was. Our server, Jeff, took very good care of us and made our night super special. The entire staff from start to finish were superb. The food was delicious and the view spectacular as well. Highly recommend!!

Ivette K.

My partner and I had reservations today at Navio for their valentines brunch. One word to explain our visit "exceptional". A really big shout out to Arturo, Gabby and Dominique. All three made our experience that much more special. They were genuinely friendly and attentive. Food was amazing and made with purpose to soley please the customer's palate. We will be back next month! thank you for an amazing experience!

Sin-Yaw W.

This is for their brunch services which is Michelin-level quality and also priced. The whole package aim for the highest quality. The Ritz-Carlton hotel, where this restaurant is inside, is of course a high-end one. Valet parking at the lobby and you stood at the framed entrance that said "elegance." Then you quickly got distracted by the breath-taking ocean view. The mood changed to relaxed and joy immediately. It's an all-you-can-eat brunch with table service. There's a seasonal menu that each person chose two items at a time with no limit -- just order another two, since the table won't really fit all the dishes at once. Promptly, someone brought the dishes to you and they clearly were made to impress as a modern Michelin style -- small portion, artfully plated, and cooked to perfection. Unlike others, they restrained from exercising creativity. Dishes are exactly what you expected, just excellently prepared. On this front, they deserve 5 stars. The lamb rack was the best: juicy, flavorful, tender. I almost ordered a 2nd one. The lobster roll was least impressive, still tasty. The sauces or whatever overshadowed the main ingredient. It was a great sandwich, but not quite lobster roll. Since the menu is seasonal and all you can eat, there's no need to review the specific dishes in depth. Just experiment, everything tasted great. Drinks are separately charged and highly priced. The "interactive Mimosa" means you get to mix champaign with juices yourself. They offered two juices: peach and watermelon. I was not really impressed with the juices and enjoyed the bubbly just by itself better. Desserts were the flaw that dropped the 5th star. They came in a high-tea style tower and were, as expected, lookers. But the fruit/sweet/texture ratio were off -- not chocolate enough, a bit soggy, too crunchy, not sweet enough for dessert, etc. To the management: offer a complemental basic mimosa, replace your pastry chef.

Fillet Mignon
Alan L.

An outstanding buffet brunch experience - probably the best (and expensively so) brunch service in the area. They have a variety of amazing dishes that you can choose to order buffet style. Each is perfectly crafted with amazing flavours. The best dishes by far are the scallop (we each ordered this 3 times!) and the lamb chops. The service is amazing, and the views (on the rare sunny days) are absolutely immaculate. A beautiful place for special occasions for sure!

Beautiful View
Tanya M.

Navio really has lost its variety and luster! They have cheapened out with their menu a million fold. It's the same high price for 1/3 or 1/2 the options of before. There is barely any variety of the dishes, and they don't even switch up the menu often. What happened to the salmon? The low temperature egg? The risotto? Their waffles are the worst waffles I have ever tasted. They're cold and crunchy. The lobster was hard and chewy. It was worth the $250 price tag (food only btw) when there were more options. Now, there's hardly anything. Who wants to spend $250 for just basically pancakes and waffles and only beef tenderloin and the scallop as the only "fancy" dishes? I hope Navio goes back to the way it was before.....with so many options to choose from. That also makes sure everyone can enjoy and have plenty!

Cute table decore
Haiyang H.

My foodie friend made arrangements to come here for a joint birthday celebration. The restaurant is located in Ritz at half moon bay. They only do valet parking for about $35 during weekday. Okay priced. There are no restrooms inside the restaurant but there are a couple of options in hotel. It is in ritz so the decorations are top notched. Pretty throughout with a touch of holiday spirit. Their coat check is a bit casual. No tickets are given and it is stored in a closet close to the entryway. We were seated pretty quickly. Purse stool is available upon request. The lady forgot the purse stool for my friend at first but upon further request, the stool was brought over. Their chair is comfy and roomy and for my small clutch, we both fit in fine. We went with three course tasting menu. The meal started with a complimentary mushroom tempura along with a palate-cleansing drink. I find the tempura to be so so. Not much flavor and was not crispy (felt not so fresh). But the palate-cleansing drink was awesome. I had the wagyu carpaccio for the first course. The flavor combination with caviar and the crispy crostini was beautiful. The crostini was very delicate. Love it. The presentation with the smoke effect was fantastic. My monk fish was okay. The play with olive was refreshing. I personally preferred the green olive with monk fish. It was less tart and more nutty. Overall a solid dish. But my friend's lamb dish looked absolutely fantastic and a piece of art. Love the colors and treatment over the bone. Beautiful. I had the Black Forest for desert and realized that I prefer the chocolate without the cherry. It was good with the white chocolate wrap but I was craving more for a solid chocolate chocolate desert. My friends' apple and pumpkin deserts look fantastic. The apple desert looked wonderful... looking artsy! The birthday girl and birthday boy got an extra chocolate tasted desert that was lovely and fixed my chocolate cravings. The post meal sweet included a chocolate jelly ( a bit too sweet for me), a mint chocolate (okay... not a fan of mint chocolate) and a fig caramel (love it). The food portion here is on the small side. I am not a fan of bread but I found the need to eat the bread to keep myself full. Their bread offering here is sourdough. It was very crusty and has a good bite. Again, I am not a big fan of bread. I found it okay. Service here was overall very attentive and friendly. I heard from my friend that their afternoon tea is awesome too. Hoping to bring kiddos here for a try. The overall experience was great. When we got the coat, I need to tell them which coat was mine. So a little uncomfortable with their coat check process. Valet parking was great. Note for ladies wearing heels. Ritz here has cobblestone at the entry area. So please watch out. I am hoping to bring kiddos over for an afternoon tea experience. Good place to visit.

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Ask the Community - Navio

Is dog allowed in outdoor dining?

I bring my dog all the time!

Is there really a time limit for brunch?

Yes! 1 1/2 hours for everything savory. Then the last 30 minutes is just the dessert tray. I was worried about the time limit, but they bring the food out fast and we had enough time to try (and even get multiples of some items) in the allotted time.

Does Navio accept walk-in for the weekend brunch?

We made reservations, but it seems that they do.

Is the brunch buffet menu available on both Saturday & Sunday?

Both days, as far as I know.

How often does the menu change?

Is the Caviar all you can eat?I have a hard time to see that.

Yes

What's latest price for brunch for adults? We only have 2 hours for brunch?

Current price can be found at https://www.exploretock.com/navio

Would you recommend dinner or brunch?

They are different. Brunch is more casual and is a seated all you can eat. While dinner is more intimate with either a 3 or 6 course menu. Depends on the occasion.

Is weekend buffet self serve or are there servers behind the counter to serve?

We currently serve our famous Navio Weekend Brunch in a seated buffet manner. We will present you our full menu of dishes which you can select from to enjoy at any time during your two hour dining experience. Our service team will deliver each dish… Read more

Are alcoholic drinks included? If not, how much are the mimosas and bloody Mary's?

Our Mimosas and Bloody Marys are available for purchase for $18 each. We also do have a package available for $40 for both Mimosas and Bloody Marys served bottomless.

Is there an omelette station at the brunch buffet?

We do not currently have an omelet station available, but have other breakfast items available for your enjoyment on our menu.

My friend is Vegan. Are there Vegan options at the Sunday brunch buffet?

There are a few vegan selections but I wouldn't recommend it if you are paying about $130 bucks just to eat vegetables. It is mainly a seafood buffet so better just eat at the restaurant instead.

What is the corkage fee?

Our corkage policy in Navio is $50 per bottle, $75 for magnum bottles.

How often do they change the menu on the Sunday brunch?

Our menu for Navio Weekend Brunch changes slightly nearly every weekend. Our chef works hard to find local produce to create dishes, because of this, the menu will flex with seasonal availability and chefs preferences.

How much is valet parking not during brunch?

I believe it costs $20 during the week and $40 on the weekends. You can always call and verify as the staff are very helpful.

What is the policy for Kids in this place? My daughter is 5. Do I have to pay 200 bucks for her brunch as well?

As of June 2019 on their Sunday brunch: "$129 per guest; $64.50 per child ages five to 12. Children ages four and under are complimentary. Exclusive of tax and gratuity. "

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Talk about an experience. We decided to try this place out for a friend's birthday and were able to…read moreget reservations pretty easily a few days prior. We had no idea a restaurant like this was out in Woodside. The unassuming cabin led to a rustic bar, which then led into a greenhouse room, surrounded by redwoods. Our friend and our toddler loved the views. Food itself was fantastic, everything was very well prepared and there were plenty of vegetarian options as well. I had the quail as a starter and the venison, as my entree. The quail was very well, seasoned and well cooked with very juicy and tender and flavorful meat. The crust was perfectly crispy and was flavorful as well. The venison did not taste gamey at all and was melt in your mouth tender, i really enjoyed this dish. Finally, I had the panna cotta as a dessert, which we confirmed with the restaurant was vegetarian without gelatin. Very light panna cotta without being too cloyingly sweet.I really enjoyed this one too. Everyone else really enjoyed their meals as well. And had nothing but good things to say. If you are looking for a unique restaurant for a special occasion, I would highly recommend this place.

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I have been wanting to try this place for a few months and its so hard to grab reservation. I was…read morefinally able to after trying for a few months. The food in this place was good but the service was so bad at some point I felt like it was a torture. The place was kind of empty not too many table were full but the waiter just would be gone for long and wouldn't come ask if we needed anything. The wait between meals like appetizer and main course was so long not because of kitchen but the server was just gone for long at a stretch. I had to ask him to come and same with after our meal was finished he never came to ask if we needed dessert, The waiter on other table saw us a few times and he finally came and gave us a menu. I really wanted to try a dessert but was scared this will again take us another hour to even get the server to come and get our order. On top of really slow service there was an older man who sat in the table next to us and kept talking to us looking at our food. He literally was asking me if you support trump do you like him. He kept telling us how he knew the owner and his wife and has come to this place for 100 times over years and everything is free for him here. This was all ok but I wasn't sure why he wasn't letting us eat our meal in peace. At some point he became a little racist as well, when we tried to take our food goto he told us i won't take this goto. I never take this goto. And then was like ohh you are from India and it felt so uncomfortable. He was like do you watch fox, I watch fox. Then was like I have cable, I don't try to save money. Do you have cable.. omg never ending interrogation and also kept looking at our food and table and what we were eating and kept commenting on that. I understand this restaurant might have some old and familiar guest or important people come to this place but they should understand other guest should still be able to enjoy there meal without being bothered by the people who are known. It was one of my worse restaurant experiences, the service and on top of this man who somehow is VIP guest at this place made it so hard for us to have our date night meal in peace. I literally tried to run away from this place. This was almost 2 hrs long ordeal. We came a little before 6 and left at 8 and I never eat for that long. I'll NEVER go to this place again even though I loved the food.

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Just had an incredible meal…read more ROUGE de BORDEAUX MILK BREAD The bread was warm, perfectly baked and delicious CHAR-GRILLED SUGAR SNAP PEAS There was a nice smokey flavor and crunch. I would've liked them cooked just a bit more but the waitress did state that they are lightly cooked. Overall excellent dish COCONUT FRITTERS The salmon was fresh and the fritter was perfectly cooked. If you like coconut, this a great dish. HAND CUT GOLDEN SESAME NOODLES This was me and my wifes favorite dish, no notes. SWORDFISH, "KATSU-STYLE" I have never really liked swordfish but being the most popular dish, we had to order. It was perfectly cooked, the fish was moist and juicy and the karashi butter had a really nice combo of sweetness, tartness and fattiness. 5/5 - cant wait to come back and try some other menu items

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Got food from the window since the line for dine-in was long. It worked out fine since it was a…read morenice day and there was a communal table outside that was vacant. The menu items we wanted were also available from the kiosk. There was a frequent customer that came just for the key lime pie so I had to try it. It was good and I wouldn't mind getting it again. Would I come back just for that? Probably not. Everything tasted as expected but nothing really stood out as something I have to come back for. I wouldn't mind coming back again though since I do love fried calamari and fish n chips. 3.5 rounded up.

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